Other Interesting Heritage Links
- Doon Heritage Crossroads
- Joseph Schneider Haus
- Waterloo Historical Society
- Homer Watson House
- Heritage Cambridge, Cider & Spirit Walk
- J. Steckle Heritage Homestead
- Castle Kilbride
- Ontario Genealogical Society
This directory lists organizations and groups within the Region of Waterloo that have a special interest in the heritage of the region, and the means for contacting them.
Click on the item in the list of CONTENTS to see the entry.
If there is a web site given in the entry, click on it to go to that web site.
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Architectural Conservancy of Ontario: North Waterloo Region Branch
| www.hips.com/ACO jarndt@sympatico.ca |
| John Arndt, President,54 Forestwood Drive,
Kitchener, N2N 1B2, 519-578-7624 Contact: Marg Rowell, Secretary, 519-658-2232 |
| The North Waterloo Region Branch of ACO promotes architectural conservancy through the advocacy for built heritage, member participation in tours, meetings and educational programs. |
Archives for the Region of Waterloo
| www.region.waterloo.on.ca wcharlot@region.waterloo.on.ca |
| Charlotte Woodley, Archivist, Region of Waterloo, 150 Frederick St, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 4J3 575-4404, x3027 |
| Provides basic information for researchers, including descriptions of the records of the County of Waterloo in PDF format. A searchable database is being developed. |
Cambridge Heritage Advisory Comittee
| Cambridge Heritage Advisory Comittee, c/o Valerie Spring, Cambridge, 73 Water Street N., Box 669, 2nd Floor, Cambridge, N1R 5W8. |
Cambridge Municipal Heritage Advisory Foundation
| CMHAF, c/o Valerie Spring, Cambridge, 73 Water Street N., Box 669, 2nd Floor, Cambridge, N1R 5W8. |
Canadian Industry in 1871 Project
| ebloomfi@uoguelph.ca |
| Canadian Industry in 1871 Project c/o Dr. Elizabeth Bloomfield, 16 Caribou Crescent, Guelph, N1E 1C9.(519-821-7424) |
| Mapping Canadian Industry throughout Canada, in 1871 |
Castle Kilbride
| www.township.wilmot.on.ca www.castlekilbride.ca tracy@township.wilmot.on.ca |
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| Tracy Loch, 60 Snyder's Rd. W, Baden, N3A 1A1 519 - 634 - 8444 |
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| An 1877 Grand Victorian home, including archival material from the home and surrounding area |
Doon Heritage Crossroads
| www.region.waterloo.on.ca/doon rtom@region.waterloo.on.ca |
| 10 Huron Rd at Homer Watson Blvd, Kitchener, N2P 2R7 519- 748-1914 Open: May 1 - December 23. |
| Museum/Public Gallery, Curator, Conservation/Restoration A living history museum with 25 historic buildings, furnishings, gardens and demonstrations; complimentary guidebooks. |
Doon Presbyterian Church
| www.doonpc.com doonpc@golden.net |
| 35 Roos St. (behind Homer Watson Gallery) 748-4540 |
| Established in 1853 by Scottish settlers |
Doors Open, Waterloo Region.
| Doors Open, Waterloo Region Web Site http://www.region.waterloo.on.ca/doorsopen info@photomemory.on.ca |
| Doors Open, Waterloo Region 52 Willow St., Waterloo, N2J 1V5, (519) 747 - 5139 |
| Doors Open, Waterloo Region, will open the doors of more than 30 heritage properties in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, North Dumfries, Wilmot, Woolwich, and Wellesley at no cost to the public, every third Saturday in September. |
| For the Province of Ontario, the Doors Open Web Site, is www.doorsopenontario.on.ca |
Friends of Doon Heritage Crossroads
| lredwards@golden.net Pres. Ross Edwards www.region.waterloo.on.ca/doon |
| Ross Edwards, c/o Doon Heritage Crossroads, 10 Huron Road, Kitchener, N2P 2R7 |
| The Friends is a voluntary public foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Region of Waterloo's history and cultures. The Friends represent the more than 800 volunteers who annually contribute their enthusiasm, time and expertise to all aspects of the museum's operation. |
Friends of the Waterloo County Gaol
| jhaalboom@aol.com |
| Jean Haalboom, PO Box 29004, Frederick Plaza Postal Outlet, Kitchener, N2H 6S6 |
| The Friends showcase the historical buildings of the former Waterloo County Gaol and Governor's House at Queen and Weber Streets, Kitchener. |
Waterloo Regional Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society
| www.waterlooogs.ca watogs@rogers.com |
| Waterloo Regional Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society ; c/o Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen St N, Kitchener, N2H 2H1 |
| Preserves and distributes the Region's genealogy and family histories. |
Grand River Conservation Authority
| Grand River Conservation Authority, c/o Barb Veale/Sonia Morgan, 400 Clyde Road, PO Box 729, Cambridge, N1R 5W6.. |
Heritage Cambridge
| www.heritagecambridge.ca pdtodkill@aol.com |
| Pauline Todkill, PO Box 22074, Cambridge, N1R 8E3 |
| Protects and conserves local architectural and landscape heritage. Hosts a House Tour in May and a Cider & Spirit Walk in October. |
Heritage Kitchener
| colin.goodeve@kitchener.ca |
| Leon Bensason, heritage Planner, Kitchener, 741-2306 |
| Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee for Kitchener. Provides advice to City Council on the preservation, alteration, and demolition of buildings and properties. |
Heritage Planning Advisory Committee
| .... |
| Heritage Planning Advisory Committee, Region of Waterloo Contact: Lucille Bish;575-4499 |
| Protecting our cultural landscapes. |
Heritage Wilmot
| www.heritagewilmot.ca www.wilmot.ca |
| Heritage Wilmot, c/o Donna Hartzler, 60 Snyder's Road West, Baden, N3A 1A1. 634-8444 |
| Promotes the rich history of Wilmot Township |
Historical Society of St Boniface and Maryhill Community Inc.
| Historical Society of St Boniface and Maryhill Community Inc. Diane Strickler,Box 123, Maryhill, N0B 2B0; For more, call: Jean Zettel, 648-3117; or Marjorie Zinger, 648-2635. |
| Collects historical data, preserves historic buildings, maintains records, and maintains Edward Halter House as a resource centre. |
Historical Preston
| lruddy@sprint.ca |
| Historical Preston, c/o Ray Ruddy, 650-1644 |
| To preserve, study and educate the public through displays consisting of written and oral histories, visuals and artifacts. |
Homer Watson House
| www.homerwatson.on.ca |
| Homer Watson House, Faith Hieblinger, 1754 Old Mill Rd., Kitchener, N2P 1H7748-4377. |
| Museum & Public Gallery. Classes, exhibitions, workshops and special events. An Artist-in-Residence program. |
Joseph Schneider Haus Museum
| www.region.waterloo.on.ca bususan@region.waterloo.on.ca |
| Joseph Schneider Haus Museum, 466 Queen Street South, Kitchener, N2G 1W7742-7752 |
| Museum/Public Gallery;National Historic Site Folk Artist-in-Residence |
Kitchener Industrial Artifacts Project
| reesart@yahoo.com |
| Nicholas Rees, 143 David St Kitchener, N2G 1Y1; 571-8942 |
| The Project seeks to preserve the rich manufacturing heritage of Waterloo region by placing selected industrial artifacts on public display, and includes an oral history project documenting people's lives. |
Kitchener Public Library, Grace Schmidt Room
| www.kpl.org karen.ball-pyatt@kpl.org |
| Kitchener Public Library, Grace Schmidt Room, 85 Queen St N, Kitchener, N2H 2H1 743-0271, x252 |
| Archival collections of the Waterloo Historical Society, and the Ontario Genealogical Society. |
Mackenzie King Image Collection
| A web site for the William Lyon Mackenzie King Digital Image Collection |
| See also:Woodside National Historic Site |
Ontario Historical Society
| www.ontariohistoricalsociety.ca |
| Ontario Historical Society, c/o Patricia Neal, 34 Parkview Avenue, Willowdale, M2N 2Y2. |
Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge Region Post Card Club.
| rychmills@golden.net |
| Kitchener Waterloo Cambridge Regional Post Card Club Contact: rych mills; 742-4990 |
| Provides local collectors of post cards with the opportunity to meet, trade, and research archival and rare post cards. |
North Dumfries Heritage Committee
| North Dumfries Heritage Committee, c/o Lynda Schneider, 1171 Greenfield Road, RR # 4, Cambridge, N1R 5S5 |
Pennsylvania German Folklore Society of Ontario, Waterloo Chapter
| Pennsylvania German Folklore Society rdshantz@golden.net For more information on the Pennsylvania German Folklore Society of Ontario, Waterloo Chapter, please contact: |
| Pennsylvania German Folklore Society of Ontario, c/o Ralph Shantz, 2632 Erb's Road, Baden, N3A 3M1 519 - 634 - 8629 |
| Purpose: to preserve Pennsylvanian German Heritage in Waterloo Region. |
r.a.r.e.,formerlyCruickston Charitable Research Reserve
| www.raresites.org krutherford@raresites.org |
| r.a.r.e.,formerlyCruickston Charitable Research Reserve, 1679 Blair Road, Cambridge, Ontario, N3H 4R8,650-9336 |
| More than 900 acres of land set aside for passive leisure, environmental restoration and preservation, with education programs and scientific research. |
Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada
| Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada, Historical Section, c/o Sergeant Karen Dal Pio, C. D., 55 Southwood Drive, Cambridge, N1S 3S3 |
Steckle Heritage Homestead
| www.web.net/~jsteckle jsteckle@web.net |
| J. Steckle Heritage Homestead,811 Bleams Rd, Kitchener, N2E 3X4 contact: Katherine at 748-4690 |
| Provides educational, agricultural, and recreational programs to children and families in the community,on an historical farm established in 1833. |
United Empire Loyalists
| www.grandriveruel.ca hlemon@retirees.uwaterloo.ca |
| United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada, Grand River Branch c/o Doris A Lemon, 525-139 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo. N2L 6L1. 885-1013 |
| To
preserve the history and traditions of the Loyalists, to collect
artifacts, and to publish historical and genealogical publications. The Association meets the third Sunday afternoon, March to November, up and down the Grand River watershed. Meetings start with refreshments (as some people travel great distances) at 2:00 followed by a meeting at 2:30. After the meeting, a nearby restaurant is chosen for supper and a social time together. |
Upper Doon Preservation Society
| jhaalboom@aol.com |
| Society for the Preservation of Upper Doon, "SPUD" c/o Jean Haalboom, 1165 Doon Village Road, Kitchener, N2P 1A7. Contact: Dave and Marie Jones, 748-1238 |
| Protects Upper Doon's rural village atmosphere. |
Victorian Classroom
| brant.smith@sympatico.ca For more information about the Victorian Classroom: |
| The Victorian Classroom Society, c/o Margaret Dickson, 708-250 Mary Street, Waterloo. N2J 1S7. |
| This Suddaby School classroom provides an opportunity to experience a school day as it was over 100 years ago. |
Victoria Park Historical Committee
| For more information, click here |
| Victoria Park Historical Committee, c/o rych mills, 80 Schneider Ave., Kitchener, N2G 4G7. 742-4990 |
| Displays Berlin/Kitchener history with the focus on Victoria Park, the Gallery is open 1-5 weekends and holidays from May to October |
City of Waterloo Heritage Resources
| www.city.waterloo.on.ca kvandenbrink@city.waterloo.on.ca |
| Karen Vanden Brink, Curator, Heritage Collection, Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, 25 Caroline St North, Waterloo, N2L 2Y5;519-885-8828 |
| Heritage
Resources of Waterloo's Recreation and Leisure Studies Services
preserves and protects the City's Collection from the former Seagram
Museum, and artifacts and archival material from the Martin farmstead
at RIM Park and other material related to the history of Waterloo. Activities include antique appraisal clinics, artifact identification, summer children's programming, and an annual exhibition at the CC&G Gallery. |
Waterloo Historical Society
| www.whs.ca E-mail for WHS |
| WHS, c/o Kitchener Public Library, 85 Queen St N, Kitchener, N2H 2H1 |
| Preservation and dissemination of Waterloo Region's unique heritage; publishes an annual volume and holds public meetings, and erects plaques. |
Waterloo Municipal Heritage Committee
| Waterloo Municipal Heritage Committee, c/o Danielle Ingram, 100 Regina Street South, Waterloo, N2J 4A8 |
| Waterloo MHC works with property owners and advises Council on property designations, |
Waterloo Public Library, Ellis Little Room
| jseally@wpl.ca |
| Waterloo Public Library, Ellis Little Room c/o Janet Seally, 35 Albert St, Waterloo, N2L 5E2,886-1310, x126 |
| The Ellis Little Local History Room collects and preserves the history of the City of Waterloo. |
Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation
| www.wrhf.org Mike Grvicicgmike@region.waterloo.on.ca |
| WRHF, Regional Administrative Building, 2nd Floor, 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener, N2G 4J3575-4493. |
| Provides funds for preservation, restoration, and conservation projects; for the publication of books, manuscripts, and maps of local heritage significance. |
Wilfrid Laurier University Archives & Special Collections
| info.wlu.ca/wwwlib/libinfo/dept/spar.html cpreece@wlu.ca |
| Wilfrid Laurier University Archives & Special Collections |
| See the Archives and Special Collections Pages on the web site. |
Woodside National Historic Site of Canada
| www.pc.gc.ca/woodside kim.seward-hannam@pc.gc.ca |
| Kim Seward-Hannam, Area Superintendent 528 Wellington Street North, Kitchener,Ont., N2H 5L5 571-5684 |
| The Woodside National Historic Site is a museum that offers educational programs, group tours, and special events. |
Up-date: 2007 Feb 8 ; HCR+RL
